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⚠️ Note on additional costs: Besides the exam fee, there may be additional costs for document review, equivalency analysis and the approbation certificate. A precise breakdown will be provided after submitting your documents.
Our lecturers know the specific requirements in Thüringen precisely. 95% of our participants pass the FSP on the first attempt.
Get advice now →The path to approbation involves several phases that we go through together with you.
Free first consultation at Meddienst Akademie: we review your documents and create a personalised checklist for {state}.
Gather diplomas, home-country medical licence, German language proof (C1 Medicine), and certified translations.
Submit the complete application to {authority}. We help you fill out the forms and verify completeness.
Medical language exam (FSP) at the responsible medical association in {state}. Waiting time for an exam appointment: {wait}. Our courses prepare you specifically.
The authority checks whether your foreign medical degree is equivalent to a German medical degree.
After successful assessment and document review you receive the Approbation certificate – your official licence to practise medicine in Germany.
These are the documents generally required for the approbation application. The exact list depends on your country of origin and federal state.
The average processing time is {wait} – from submitting the documents to receiving the certificate. A complete submission significantly shortens the waiting time.
Yes, the FSP is generally mandatory. Without a language certificate from the medical association, the Approbation will not be granted. We prepare you specifically for the FSP in your state.
At least C1 German (general). In addition, you must pass the medical language exam (FSP) at a medical level.
Yes. The Approbation is valid throughout Germany. You only need to register your new address with the pension fund and medical association in the new state.
Our courses are eligible for AVGS funding. With an activation and placement voucher (AVGS) from the job centre or employment agency, course costs are fully covered.
Over 500 foreign doctors have successfully obtained their approbation with us. We know what matters in Thüringen.
Our lecturers know the exam formats of the medical chamber in Thüringen. 95% of our participants pass on the first attempt.
With an activation and placement voucher (AVGS) from the job centre, course costs are fully covered – no out-of-pocket expenses.
We help you compile all required documents, coordinate translations and submit applications correctly.
We know the special considerations for degrees from Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Ukraine, Russia, Romania and many other countries.
Our courses take place online and in-person – flexibly, even alongside your current employment.
You receive a dedicated contact person who accompanies your entire journey – from the first consultation to your passed FSP.
Book your free initial consultation now – we will assess your funding options and show you the fastest path to approbation.